AIM Practitioner

Early Childhood Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

4 additional company days per annum

Monthly training days

Pension Contribution

Sick pay benefit following probation

Reflective Practice

Excellent training opportunities and D

Job summary

FamiliBase is seeking an AIM Practitioner (Full Time) to support children to access ECCE in a Dublin 10 preschool setting. A recognised qualification at FETAC/QQI Level 5 is required under the Early Years Regulations.

The role involves liaising with parents, ensuring safety and health, and delivering planned activities via a key worker system. You will support development of all children, assist in group activities, and contribute to a supportive, high-quality preschool environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum FETAC/ QQI Level 5 recognised under the Early Years (Pre-school) Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide additional supports to allow target child to access the ECCE programme.
• Liaise with parents sharing information on the target child.
• Ensure the target child’s safety and health during the preschool session.
• Observe, plan and implement appropriate activities through a key worker system.
• Ensure the target child receives a quality experience within the environment.
• Assist other children within the preschool when needed and support their development.

Education

FETAC/ QQI Level 5

Job description

FamiliBase is a centre for children, young people and families based in Dublin 10. FamiliBase has three strands of service delivery i.e. Early Years and Afterschool, Child and Family and Youth and Community. FamiliBase operates an integrated model of practice. Programme delivery in FamiliBase occurs at different levels i.e. from universal level to intensive wrap around for those with multiple or more complex needs. FamiliBase could be described as a ‘one stop shop’ of supports for children, young people and families.

FamiliBase are seeking to recruit the following,

1 x AIM Practitioner Full Time

Qualifications:

• A recognised qualification, minimum FETAC/ QQI level 5 that is approved under the Early Years (Pre-school) Regulations.

Key areas of work:

• To provide additional supports to allow target child/children to fully access the ECCE programme within an early years setting.
• To liaise with parent with sharing of information on target child,
• To ensure the target child is safe and their health is maintained during the preschool session.
• To observe, plan and implement appropriate activities through a key worker system.
• To ensure that the target child receives a quality experience within the environment.
• To assist with other children within the preschool when needed and to provide support for them with development needs, interests and planned activities.

Salary: Depending on experience and qualifications

FamiliBase Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum
• 4 additional company days per annum
• Monthly training days
• Pension Contribution
• Sick pay benefit following probationary period
• Reflective Practice
• Excellent training opportunities and continuous professional development
• Dynamic and diverse work environment within a multi-disciplinary team
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Positive working environment with family friendly ethos and work-life balance

Closing dates for these roles is 8th of October 2026.

Shortlisting will apply. Please note only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Candidate must be available for interview. FamiliBase is an equal opportunities employer.

The successful candidate will only be appointed after successful completion of Garda vetting and reference checks.